To qualify for appointment as Member of the NACOSTI Board, the applicant must meet the following criteria: Hold a Master’s degree from a University recognised in Kenya; Have knowledge and experience in science, technology and innovation; Be capable of contribution to science, technology and innovation; Be a person of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution; Not serving in the Public service; and Not serving as a member of more than one (1) board of a public entity. DURATION OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF SERVICE: The Chairperson and members of the NACOSTI Board, shall be appointed for a term not exceeding three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one (1) term. Allowances payable to the Chairperson and Members of the NACOSTI Board shall be as determined by the Government from time to time. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should attach copies of current clearances from: Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher Education Loans Board; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Directorate of Criminal Investigation; and A Government-recognized Credit Reference Bureau. In case of degrees obtained from Foreign Universities, applicants should obtain certification from the Commission for University Education (CUE) that the University is recognized in Kenya.
